Updated Information About Latest Covid-19 Booster Shot
Still thinking about getting the third Covid-19 vaccine, otherwise known as the vaccine booster? Let’s do some research together.
First, people are wondering if the booster will make a person fully vaccinated. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a person is fully vaccinated with or without the booster as long as they receive a second dose of Pfizer or Moderna or one dose from Johnson & Johnson.
Now, people question why they should consider the booster even after being fully vaccinated. Some people are immunocompromised, putting them at higher risk for severe illnesses from Covid-19 that may result in death. CDC reports that people 65 and older and immunocompromised people need to receive the booster for further protection.
However, the booster is only accessible to those who received the Pfizer shot. Those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson are not eligible for the booster, but it is anticipated to come out soon.
Today, based on CDC guidance for folks who are 6 months past their second shot and have certain underlying medical conditions, I got my booster shot.
— Tammy Duckworth (@SenDuckworth) September 30, 2021
It’s safe and effective—and it’s our best bet to beat this pandemic.
If you’re eligible for a booster shot, please go get it. pic.twitter.com/wgP9rVkSFR
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released a statement saying, “After considering the totality of the available scientific evidence and the deliberation of our advisory committee of independent, external experts, the FDA amended the EUA for the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to allow for a booster dose in certain populations such as health care workers, teachers and daycare staff, grocery workers and those in homeless shelters or prisons, among others.”
CDC is not urging people 18 to 49 years old to receive the booster. However, it is an option if they need it. It is recommended for immunocompromised people, 18 to 64 years, to receive the booster. Especially, those who work at higher-risk jobs such as health care workers, public transit workers, or teachers can receive the booster. But, it is not mandatory.
With the new Delta variant spreading rapidly, other countries are acquiring the boosters around the world. Unfortunately, it varies on the place and economy. In Britain and Israel, citizens are receiving booster shots. However, those in lower economic countries are still suffering without the first round of vaccines.
The Israeli 🇮🇱 booster campaign is so effective that it is bending the curve all over the world 💪👏 pic.twitter.com/2PhBUGXdzI
— Dr. Eli David (@DrEliDavid) September 30, 2021
As always, it is highly recommended to speak with a doctor or health adviser before deciding. Once advised to proceed, people can check MyTurn to see when and where they can receive the Pfizer booster. If the person cannot leave the house or find transportation, MyTurn will help schedule an in-home visit or way of transportation. In addition, Walgreens also announced their new availability to give out the shots. For more help making an informed decision, visit here.
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